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Which type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
- Cartilaginous joint
- Synovial joint (correct)
- Fibrous joint
- Suture joint
What is the unique feature of the TMJ?
What is the unique feature of the TMJ?
- It's a hinge joint that allows only up and down movement
- It's a single joint that functions independently
- It's a ball and socket joint with wide range of movement
- It's a bilateral joint that functions as one unit (correct)
What covers the articular part of the TMJ, distinguishing it from other synovial joints?
What covers the articular part of the TMJ, distinguishing it from other synovial joints?
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Dense connective tissue (correct)
- Fibrous tissue
Where does the central area of the TMJ disc get its nutrients from?
Where does the central area of the TMJ disc get its nutrients from?
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Which component of the TMJ has both blood vessels and nerves?
Which component of the TMJ has both blood vessels and nerves?
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